Congress scrambles to save spending plan to avoid government shutdown

After President-elect Trump and Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan spending plan, Congress scrambled to try to salvage a continuing resolution to avoid an imminent government shutdown. Trump was insisting on raising or even eliminating the debt limit. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

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Congress scrambles to save spending plan to avoid government shutdown

After President-elect Trump and Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan spending plan, Congress scrambled to try to salvage a continuing resolution to avoid an imminent government shutdown. Trump was ...
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Biden stays on the sidelines as Congress scrambles over a looming shutdown

White House officials are in contact with congressional leaders who are involved with negotiations.
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What’s Inside the Spending Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown?

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Congress unveils bill to avoid a government shutdown

Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
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Friday midnight deadline to avoid government shutdown

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are racing against the clock to avoid a Friday night deadline before another government shutdown occurs. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down the latest in Congress.
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Lawmakers scramble on government funding as shutdown deadline nears

Leaders in Congress have yet to unveil their plan to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
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Congress scrambles to finalize a short-term bill with shutdown deadline days away

Congress is working to finalize a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown this weekend, right before the holidays.
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Congress to vote on short-term spending bill to avert government shutdown before holidays

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are under the gun to approve a short-term spending bill this week to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays. The continuing resolution has to be approved in the ...
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